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We invite your whole family to stop by Bennett Day School on Saturday, November 16 between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm to: Chat 1:1 with Bennett Day School teachers, students, and parents/guardians Explore our newly expanded West Loop campus located at 955 W. Grand Ave Sit in on Information Sessions with Leadership …and more! Register…
This event will be most valuable for families interested in PreK-Grade 8 (parents/guardians only). Register now. What to Expect at our Admissions Coffee & Tour: Take a small-group tour of our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from Leadership about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Meet…
How to Talk To Your Child About School
As a parent, you may find yourself in this boat: How was school today? Fine. What did you do? Played on the playground. What are you learning about? I don’t know.
This event will be most valuable for families interested in Grades 9-12. Register now. What to Expect at our Upper School Open House: Tour our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from faculty and students about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Learn more about our Upper…
This event will be most valuable for families interested in PreK-Grade 8 (parents/guardians only). Register now. What to Expect at our Admissions Coffee & Tour: Take a small-group tour of our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from Leadership about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Meet…
This event will be most valuable for families interested in PreK-Grade 8 (parents/guardians only). Register now. What to Expect at our Admissions Coffee & Tour: Take a small-group tour of our PreK-12 campus in the West Loop/Fulton Market neighborhood Hear directly from Leadership about what makes Bennett such an innovative & nurturing school community Meet…
School Shouldn’t Suck: Bennett Day School Teachers Share Project-Based Learning Strategies at BOOST Conference
What if school didn’t have to suck? That’s the question posed by Dr. Shannon Hurst, Upper School Science Teacher, and Alex Modica, Upper School Humanities Teacher, during their presentation at the 2024 BOOST Conference. The approach to project-based learning (PBL) at Bennett Day School is not only making school engaging, but it’s also fostering deeper learning, collaboration, and real-world impact.
Senior Spotlight: Alexandra
Why did you choose/decide to go to Bennett Day School? I chose to go to Bennett Day because I wanted to go somewhere I was allowed to voice my opinions on things I wanted to learn about. I wanted to learn about topics that interested me and were related to things I am passionate about….
Senior Spotlight: Leslie
Why did you choose/decide to go to Bennett Day School? I wanted something different. I knew I needed a small environment for me to open up and come out of my comfort zone. I’ve always been a shy introvert and after coming to Bennett, I found my voice and am now capable of presenting myself…
